Combating absences often feels like an impossible feat. Learn about evidence-based practices for improving attendance, and hear how one school counseling department creatively implemented these interventions. The significant positive impact on attendance and behavior caught the district superintendent’s attention and was implemented in other schools K-12 districtwide, so... more
Combating absences often feels like an impossible feat. Learn about evidence-based practices for improving attendance, and hear how one school counseling department creatively implemented these interventions. The significant positive impact on attendance and behavior caught the district superintendent’s attention and was implemented in other schools K-12 districtwide, so it can be replicated in your school or district too. Download accompanying handout here.
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Learning objectives:
After viewing this webinar, you should be able to:
- Describe the unique needs of students with chronic absenteeism and their families.
- Reflect on current practices for addressing attendance concerns.
- Identify factors shown to successfully improve attendance.
- Employ at least one new strategy to maximize your impact.
Presenter:
Claire Brantley is a school counselor at Stonehouse Elementary School in Williamsburg, Va.
Original air date: Feb. 24, 2020
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